Lateral Transfer

The City of Geneva Police Department is seeking qualified, NYS Certified Police Officer lateral transfer candidates. 

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must be currently employed with an agency, in the title of Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff, and off the required probationary period. 
  • Must have NYS DCJS basic course certificate for Police Officer or certified by NYSDCJS, as a Police Officer.
  • Must have been appointed from a Civil Service list; must provide a copy to the roster card, current examination announcement, and current job description; from the Civil Service Agency’s Personnel Department that has implemented the examination, which you are currently hired from.
  • Must have a valid New York State Driver's License.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Successful completion of a full background investigation, polygraph, psychological examination, and basic medical examination.
• BENEFITS
  • Starting Salary (2023) 
    • $57,756 - $79,526 (depending on years of service at prior department)
  • Incentives
    • Education pay, bi-lingual pay, FTO pay, evidence technician pay, instructor pay
  • Time Off 
    • Holiday Pay, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Vacation Pay
  • Insurance
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, HRA Benefit 
  • Schedule 
    • 4 days on / 2 days off, 8.5 hr shift (annual shift bid) 

If you are interested in being considered as a lateral transfer or if you would like additional information, please complete the form below.